COMMENTARY Education

Heritage Explains: Why Making College Free Is a Bad Idea

Feb 16, 2018 1 min read

Commentary By

Michelle Cordero @michelleoddis

Former Digital Content Manager, Digital Productions

Emily VanderBush

Former Communications Manager

Could a free tuition policy really work in the United States? Getty Images

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